SECURITY SPECIALIST Jobs

Security SpecialistDutiesProvides assistance on staff assistance visits and staff surveys for serviced activities. Participates in conducting industrial security visits for on-site visitor groups. Schedules and assists with conducting recurring surveys for the establishment and maintenance of controlled areas.Administers elements of the security education program. Researches and develops educational materials to assist users in implementing security countermeasures. Assists in evaluating the security education program and provides recommendations and corrective actions as required. Reviews annual security training requirements of serviced activities.Assists with maintenance and processing of Security Information Files. Provides assistance and guidance on security clearance eligibility. Ensures, with supervision, the applicable inquiries/investigations are conducted for all security violations. Assists in classification reviews and damage assessments. Through supervisory channels, notifies appropriate investigative agencies when criminal activity is suspected. Assists in processing Security Police incident and OSI reports of investigation.Assists, conducts, and monitors conferences, seminars, symposia, exhibits, or other gatherings where classified material will be discussed. Provides assistance with technical security guidance pertaining to the construction of classified storage vaults, secure rooms, and classified conference rooms. Assists in providing input to base plans requiring security or law enforcement operations. Participates in organizational programs and special projects as directed.These are the CONUS locations to fill this Security Specialist public notice: BARKSDALE AFB LA EGLIN AFB FL HANSCOM AFB MA HILL AFB UT HURLBURT FIELD AFB FL JOINT BASE ANDREWS MD JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO (LACKLAND) TX MACDILL AFB FL MINOT AFB ND NELLIS AFB NV PENTAGON PETERSON SFB CO ROBINS AFB GA SHAW AFB SC TINKER AFB OK TRAVIS AFB CA WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH VANDENBURG SFB (ALTERNATE) LANGLEY AFB (ALTERNATE)Position may be subject to random drug testing.Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.Must meet suitability for Federal employment.U.S. Citizenship RequiredMales must be registered for Selective Service, see security clearance may be requiredThis position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement ProgramShift work and emergency overtime may be requiredEmployee must maintain current certificationsDisclosure of Political AppointmentsAdvance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resumeStudent Loan Repayment may be authorizedGrade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0You will be required to serve a one-year probationary periodTotal salary varies depending on location of positionQualifications Air Force Qualification Standards To qualify for a GS-07: Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education, or bachelor's degree with Superior academic Achievement as provided in the "General Policies and Instructions" for Qualifications Standards Operating Manual, or 5 academic years of pre-professional study, or 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:Knowledge of Department of War (DoW) and Air Force directives relative to security administration.Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and methods of the Information, Personnel and Industrial security programs.Knowledge and understanding of programs concerned with classifying and declassifying defense information.Ability to recognize employee security awareness needs and implement program to acquaint them with their security responsibilities.Ability to conduct periodic security surveys and inspections of contractor facilities to ensure compliance with security requirements and to advise management of deficiencies and corrective actions needed to meet security requirements.Ability to deal effectively with personnel in presenting the policies, procedures, and methods connected with the Air Force security mission.Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying YOUR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT COVERS:Participant AgreementOrientation programMentorship throughout the ProgramIndividual Training & Development Plan to assist with career planning, professional development, and training activitiesAt least 40 hours of formal, interactive training each year of the ProgramOpportunity for career advancement.